Level 2 Teaching Assistant
Job description
We are currently seeking a dedicated and passionate Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join a thriving Secondary Alternative Provision based in Blackburn.
Position: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Hours: 8:00am - 3:20pm (with an early finish of 2:30pm on Fridays)
Location: Blackburn
Start Date: ASAP
Key Responsibilities:
- Support students with challenging behaviours and special educational needs, ensuring they remain engaged in their studies.
- Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored lessons and managing classroom activities.
- Implement strong behaviour management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Provide one-to-one or small group support to students who need additional help with their learning.
- Work collaboratively with other educators and support staff to ensure a consistent approach to supporting students.
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience of working with children or adults who display challenging behaviours, whether in an educational, care, support, psychology, or personal experience background.
- Strong behaviour management skills, with the ability to defuse challenging situations and provide clear, positive guidance to students.
- A proactive, patient, and resilient attitude, with a passion for supporting students who may have faced barriers to learning.
This is a welcoming and nurturing alternative provision that provides a tailored approach to meet the diverse needs of students who benefit from a more personalised education. As part of a dedicated team, you will have the chance to make a lasting impact on students' academic and personal development.
If you are an experienced teaching assistant or have a background in care, support, psychology, or relevant personal experience, and you are looking for a rewarding role in a truly supportive setting, we would love to hear from you!
To apply, please send your CV and Keira will be in touch within 48hours to discuss next steps.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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